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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,759.88, 27,295.26 and 15,809.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,759.88, 27,295.26 and 15,809.24 is: 21,838.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,759.88 : 27,295.26 = 15,809.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,759.88/27,295.26 = 15,809.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,759.88x = 27,295.26 × 15,809.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,759.88x = 431,517,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,517,316.20/19,759.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,838.05

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